Berg vs Yaqub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,949
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berg Rank #21,697
Yaqub Rank #2,949

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berg or Yaqub more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Berg and Yaqub mean?

Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin). Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Berg and Yaqub boy or girl names?

Berg is primarily a boy name. Yaqub is primarily a boy name.

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